Protesters deny more serious risk
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the idea that some people in Vermont are protesting the USDA's plan to euthanize sheep possibly exposed to mad cow disease.
Ohio heritage areas granted funding
Ohio Heritage Area Program announces eight matching grants totaling $100,000 for planning, development, and marketing.
Maple producers think it will be a sweet year for production
Frank and Virginia Goodell market maple syrup from the Mantua, Ohio, farm that has been in production since 1825. Other producers say they know about everything there is to know about the industry.
Ohio woodland steward program offered in March
A three-day program provideing 25 hours of intensive training in woodland management will be offered in Noble County.
Messenger Century Farm preserves maple syrup producing tradition.
The sugarhouse on the farm Bill and Dee Belew bought in 1992 is one of the oldest in Geauga County. The base of the evaporator dates back to the 1800s.
On test bulls readied for Pa. Expo sale
Top bulls from Pennsylvania's Bull Testing Program will be sold March 30 as a part of Pennsylvania's annual Beef Expo.
Lack of standards prove costly to farmers: Labeling GM food could add trust
More than 80 percent of U.S. consumers want GM food labeled. Consumer scientist says farmers should want that, too.
Malabar Farm festival features maple syrup
The 25th annual Maple Syrup Festival is March 3-4 and 10-11, from noon to 4 p.m. daily.
Small-scale cider producers benefit from FDA approval of UV processing
FDA approval of ultraviolet light processing to reduce pathogens for all fruit and vegetable juices could be a big boost to small cider producers.
Ohio Forage conference aims high
Ed Ballard, animal systems educator from the University of Illinois, and a host of diverse Ohio producers will speak at Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council annual conference March 2.
